Volunteer Opportunities, For the Week of 1-21-13

The United Way of Summit County Volunteer Center recruits and refers volunteers to area non-profit organizations and other organizations required to incorporate volunteer programs for accreditation status. The following organizations need volunteers. For details about these and other volunteer opportunities, search The Volunteer Center website at www.uwsummit.org. Or contact the volunteer center, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays at 330-762-7601, ext. 5502 OR

Battered Women’s Shelter: Volunteers needed daily on a flexible schedule to assist with general needs at the shelter. Also seeking movers to assist with large item donations. Minimum age: 18.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve: Do you like helping people find their way? This may be the task for you! Volunteer front desk assistant needed to sign Club members in & out; direct visitors; answer phone calls; notifying staff and members when someone is here to see them. This opportunity is ongoing. Minimum age: 16.

Lake Anna YMCA: Seeking Volunteers to welcome members and guests to our facility and help direct them to the appropriate staff member. Volunteers will also help by leading tours of our building and answering basic questions. Schedule is flexible. Minimum age: 14.

Mothers Assisting Mothers: Volunteers needed two to three days a week between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to assist with answering phones, make calls, some donation organizing and attend informational events, etc. Minimum age: 18.

OPEN M: Volunteers are needed weekdays on an as needed basis to fill-in at the front desk/reception area. Volunteers will be trained. Minimum age: 18.

Paws & Prayers, Inc.: Volunteer Office Angels needed on a flexible schedule to do clerical work, wash and fold laundry daily, do whatever dishes are in the sink, run errands if able, help keep office cleaning by sweeping, mopping, disinfecting kennels and cat cages and empty trash. Not only will you feel good about the work you do but the animals will pay you back in kisses! Minimum age: 18, 16 with adult supervision.

Rockynol Retirement Community: Volunteers needed throughout the week to welcome visitors entering the Health Care Center and direct them to resident's rooms. Days and hours are flexible - minimum 2-3 hours a week. Training will be provided by the Volunteer Director. Must be friendly, patient, and like interacting with others. Minimum Age: 16.

Ronald McDonald House: Volunteers needed any day of the week every other week to assist with cooking, cleaning, and some office work. Minimum age: 16, 14 with adult supervision.

United Way of Summit County: The Volunteer Center needs your help putting some of our paper files into our database. Volunteer will need to be comfortable with data entry and sitting for extended periods of time. Minimum age: 18.

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